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Monday, 6 March 2017

Just For You

/Hi bloggers! Today's card has a bit of an antique or vintage feel to it I think. I started with a piece of black card and embossed it with the Jacobean Floral embossing folder. I used the debossed side of it and went over the top of it with Enchanted Gold Gilding Polish. I lightly sanded the top and edges to give it a more distressed look. Next I cut four of the Striped Swirl Edger, two in milk card and two in black. I used the black ones as shadow for the milk card. I then used the die on milk card twice and just embossed it and used the pattern to cut around the edges to add a solid piece for both of the borders. I added mounting foam and cut a strip of double cream pearl and added them to the straight sides. I attached them to the outer edges of the card. For the focal element, I cut the Mauritius die twice with the decorative and outer cutting edge, once in milk and once in black. I offset the black die cut behind the milk one. I added a solid milk backing and attached it in the centre of the card. I cut the next section in milk and backed it in black and mounted it in the middle and added my sentiment cut from the oval. Milk, gold and black mats were added to complete the card. The finished dimensions are 7" x 8 1/4" in size. All for now, Sue x

133 comments:

Pam
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Beautiful card Sue, brightens up my very cold dull Monday morning. Love the Mauritius die.Steph, hope Andy is feeling better, you take care too.Elaine, my daily hugs to you, Andrew and Helen, truly a family standing together.Laine, it doesn't hurt to have a lazy day after you have been unwell. Yvonne, hope the migraine has gone now.All this chat of paper strikers, tree huggers and rope strokers, has had me in stitches, you are a funny diverse bunch of ladies but that is what makes the world go round.Tracey I hope you had a lovely day, your Graeme is definitely a star.Hugs to all missing and poorly friends, missing you all.Have a good day everyone.

Good morning SueGorgeous card! At first, I thought you had used backing paper from your stash, then read that you had used gilding polish on an embossed piece of card! Wow! It's beautiful............. now where's my gilding polish lol!Hugs xHeather T

Morning Sue, I think that my iPad is sulking as it won't show your pictures but it reads beautifully, so I will come back to it later. I was so happy that I could blog early too. Enjoy your day everyone. Wrap up warm. Hugs X P Austen

Another week begins here Sue. Can't think of any better way to start my Monday. Thank you Pam.As soon as today's card loaded into my phone my first thought was that this looks strong and almost regal like, the way you've designed the dies that sit on that wonderful background so strong looking makes the whole sample look majestic. Isn't it strange how there are over 100 comments left each day and we all see something different. Wow. I love this card, and your inspiration.Have a good day Sue, duty calls, but not before I leave you with a hug xxx

Morning Sue and all Wilsonettes, a stunner of a card today, yes like the vintage look and the stripped edger and Mauritius dies complete this really nicely.

Had busy weekend made (of finished off) 7 birthday/anniversary cards, including the candy machine, so it is off to the post office today, I am hoping it will arrive at my granddaughters without getting broken.

I have a gp visit, just routine, this morning and then off for a luxury afternoon tea with the other 3 ladies who all had their knees replaced the same time as me, it will be lovely to catch up with them again and compare.

Morning Sue,A very rich elegant and I feel slightly Art Deco looking card, really loving the gilding polish background on black card. The Mauritius die is a favourite of min and the pearl edging finishes it off beautifully..Have a good Monday everyone.HugsDawn Searle xx

Love that background, Sue, a really classy card and the Mauritius die is quite special. Had a look at my gilding waxes which appeared from nowhere yesterday, all dried up so attention needed!Laine, thanks for the laughs again - missing your best buddy too. As for Harry, he looks a bit like a stunned Welsh boyo rugby prop with his swollen nose, two dark eyes from dilated pupils, and a cut-off ear from his earlier days (pre coming to us) when he was given the chop, so to speak, in a feral neutering programme and ear-tipped to show he had been 'done'. No pin-up but sooo gorgeous! Still a happy little man.Echoing Pam again.Hugs.

June Fletcher captured this so well with the word decadent. I also like how the embossed-only edger under the black and milk die cuts make it look so much more complex. This reminds me to include Enchanted Gold Gilding Polish in my next order from your North American retailer Ecstacy Crafts. Also, thanks for letting us know to distress with sandpaper AFTER gilding. Another word about the first of Sunday's two cards. The design would work well with any sentiment and any detail inside the central tags. I'm thinking especially of the word love that comes with the Jeweled Heart, with assorted hearts on the top and bottom tags. I haven't heard from my fellow Rhode Island member so I might look her up and call her Monday. Wishing everyone an excellent. Love,Donita

Hi Sue,This card is a stunner, just sheer elegance. This is because (in my eyes) of the dies used, Mauritius, one of my all time favourites (and it will remain that) and the complimentary striped swirl edger. And then black background with highlights of gold - well there's nothing more to be said . FABULOUS!Hugs, Rose

What a dramatic card for us today - love the colour scheme and both dies are favourites too, so much so that every other woman in my life is getting a Mauritius birthday card this year, but every one different as there's so many ways to use this die set..

June - have a wonderful afternoon tea when you meet up with the other knee op ladies and compare your progress...

Hi SueStunning card, the gilding polish certainly makes the embossing stand out and I do like the look of the Mauritius die might have to add it to my wish list!!June hope you have a lovely afternoon tea with the other ladiesPam echoing you again todayMaureen, Norah, Wheelybad, Nanna Tina and Tina T missing you all and hope you're ok, please come back soon

Morning, Sue, What a stunner! It's really brightened up my mood. Right now I'm sitting with the lump that is my dog asleep on my lap trying to look out the window. The rain is so heavy that I can't see a thing. Ah well, it looks like I'll have to clean the bathroom...or just stay in the craft room lol.Bejay xx

Hello Suethis is such an elegant card but perhaps a little dark for me I seem to be going through a phase of making simple cards on a white background. Your happy die and shadow box accessories are my go to dies at the moment. June enjoy your afternoon tea. Hugs to everyone.

Love the vintagey look on this one could def use a similar look for a guy too. I love using gilding polish but I do love the smell of it whilst using it lol. Def a winner this one.

Had a lovely day yesterday was spoilt rotten. No craft goodies as they couldn't fathom out what I had or hadn't got so I got money to get it myself lol.

Janice has a friend who does painting and had a canvas made for me with my pet cat who was put to sleep 6 years ago an it broke my heart. It also had a red admiral butterfly on it to symbolise my dad. I got so emotional it was the best gift ever. I so wish I could let u all see it it's stunning x

To My Wonderful Dear Friend Sue,What Can One Say Sue, But Yet Once Again Another Truly "WOW" CardI've Got All The Fabulous Products To Replicate "This Truly Tremendous Card" Just Outstanding.Its Rich, Magical, Any Recipient Would Just Love To Receive This Remarkable Card....Products Used:-"The Exquisite Jacobean Floral Embossing Folder""The Mauritius Die Set"'The Striped Swirl Edger""Enchanted Gold Gilding Polish""Double Strip Cream Pearls""Black, Gold, Milk, Foundation Card"Today's Card:-Is Just "Truly Stupendous" I Just Love The Fabulous Colour Combination As Your Aware I Love UsingBlack Card, I Love How You've Created A Vintage Look To Your Elegant Card By Taking A Piece Of Black CardAnd Placing It In Your "Jacobean Embossing Folder" Which Has Remarkable Detail, Sue You Decided To Use TheDebossed Side Of Your Card, (Still Such Great Detail) Then You Went Over Your Embossed Card With "The Luxurious Enchanted Gold Gilding Polish" Sue Then You Slightly Sanded The Top And Edges Of Your CardTo Create A More Distressed Look, It Looks So Very Scrumptious Just Love It.Sue Then You Cut Out Four "Striped Swirl Edgers" Two In Black Two In Milk Foundation Card, Using The Black EdgersAs Shadow For The Milk Edgers, Then Using The Same Die Again Twice But This Time You Just Embossed The DieTo Bring Out The Pattern To Cut Around The Edges So You Could Add A Solid Piece To Both Of Your Borders.Once You've Added Mounting Foam, You Cut Down Your "Double Strip Of Cream Pearls" And Attached To The Straight Edgers Of Your Borders, Attaching Your Borders To The Outer Edgers Of Your Embossed Background.Sue For Your Focal Element You Decided To Use "The Truly Stupendous Mauritius Die Set" Cutting Out Twice Once In Black, Once In Milk Card, Offsetting The Black Cut Out Just Behind The Milk, Then You Added A SolidMilk Cut Out Backing To This, Then You Added This To The Centre Of Your Extremely Classy Card. Sue Then You Cut The Next Section In Milk (This Die Has Beautiful Detail) And Backed In Black, Placing This In The Centre Of Your "Mauritius Die"Sue You Then Stamped Your Sentiment And Cut It Out Using The Small Oval Die.Finishing Off With Your Mat/Layering Black/Gold/Milk Foundation Card And Your Signature Piercing HEY HO!!!!!! You Have Yet Again Shared With Us "The Most Classy, Rich, Opulent Card It's Just Divine" "A First Class Masterpiece" Thank You Sue For The Inspiration I Truly Appreciate Everything You Do Sue Take Great Care Wonderful Warm Fond Wishes To Colin And Heather Sue Lots Of Love And Huge Hugs 🤗 For Yourself Love From Sam xxx

Hi Sue, a beautiful card and it definitely has that vintage feel to it. Love the gilding on the debossed side of the folder and the two dies speak volumes.

Laine - my profile picture is of a much loved girl who has been gone for over 20 years and was definitely a mummy's cat. She was part Persian (her mummy was naughty lol) and just looked like a ball of fur on very short legs. When she fell in the bath one day she came out the size of a kitten and looking like a drowned rat and it took us ages to dry her off :-)PPixie - hope you are getting over the migrane, rest up until you feel better.'P' - poor Harry, I can just see him now and I am sure it all just adds to his character.June - enjoy your luxury tea with your new friends from the hospital, shame you can't save us all a cake :-)Tracey - so glad you had a lovely day, you deserve it. Your picture sounds beautiful and how thoughtful of Janice to commission it for you.

Hi SueWhat a gorgeous card today, very sophisticated with a vintage twist, perfect. I'm adding tha Mauritius die to my wish list as if appeals every time I see it. What a fabulous background too, the gilding polish really adds something to an embossed background doesn't it. Thank you for sharing.Love Diane G xxxTracey what a beautiful gift, enjoy spending your money xxxPam as always such a star xxJune have a wonderful afternoon tea with the ladies xxxP Harry sounds a real character! XxPP take it easy, hope you feel better soon xxx

Hi sue, well I've missed your blog for a few weeks now, I've been in hospital, I'm black and blue from all the injection I had, I couldn't wait to get home and the first thing I wanted to do was look at your blog, so with cuppa in hand I've looked back at all your cards I've missed lots of beautiful cards you've made, I'm so glad I'm home as there was no Signal in the room I was in on the spinal and neuro ward. I'm back now' and look at all these new dies I love them especially the gum ball machine, what memories they bring back I'm only 44 and I'm talking like I'm 90 anyway it's lovely to be back, big crafty hugs to all, Julie laz xxx

This stunning creation makes my heart sing! Absolutely gorgeous! I think this would be a perfect masculine card that any male would love and proudly display! You truly are a magician with paper, dies and mediums! This is my favorite stop of each day! TFS!

Hello Sue, Although I've tried to comment most days I have in fact been on holiday for a week! Nothing exotic but tranquil and relaxing! It's always good to get back home though! Even with the washing which rapidly becomes ironing! Today's card is beautifully opulent! A real Sue Masterpiece! The Mauritius Die set is beautiful and I love the use of pearls and the gilding polish is scrummy! Thank you. Tracy - what a lovely gift from your friend Janice - so thoughtful . I wish we could see it too! It's no more than you deserve and have fun choosing the Dies at the top of your List! We all have one! John is at Hazel's local Craft Shop today so Hazel and Patricia will have had a super time, I'm sure! John must be tired out . He works hard like his mentor!! Laine - thanks for sending me a hug! It's appreciated! When others are mud slinging it's nice to stand above it all isn't it!! The moral high ground can be a lonely place sometimes!! Lol! Yvonne - get well very soon! Miss you! Julie Laz - so sorry to hear you have been so poorly. It's lovely to " see" you today. It sounds as if you have a lot of catching up to do.Love to all friends on the blog! Myra xxx

Hi Sue I love today's card the gilding wax really helps bring out the embossing love the Mauritius diesJulie Laz sorry to hear you've been in hospital hope you are improving nowPp sorry you've been poorly take it easy hope you feel much better soonTracey glad you had a good birthday your canvas sounds wonderful enjoy spending your birthday money!June hope you enjoyed your afternoon teaSending good wishes to all

What a stunning card to start off the week. The Mauritius die is one of my favorites. You have really created a dramatic look with the black card and the gold gilding wax but still beautiful and rich looking when embossed.

Good evening Sue. A beautiful card using the gliding wax to just give it that rich look. Just spent a great day watching John demoing at my local craft shop, using your cascading butterflies and I am now the proud owner of it thanks to my wonderful big sister Patricia buying it for me.

Beautiful card Sue. Thank you. Love the Guilding Polish . Glad Hazel and Patricia had a lovely day. I knew they would. Made the Easter basket yesterday and am very pleased with it. Pleased that you enjoyed your holiday Myra.

Good evening Sue, Love today's stunning card, everything is beautiful.Hazel and I have had a fantastic day watching John demonstrating at Hazels local Craft Shop.A 100 mile round trip for me but worth every mile.He showed us lots of great ideas, gave us hints and tips and made some beautiful pieces.Wow! John has been so busy since Wednesday yet he was full of enthusiasm.He works so hard just like you Sue.Have a great evening everyone Patricia xxx

Hi Sue Such a beautiful card so elegant love the Mauritius Die Sorry Sue for not commenting much last week had a horrendous week.Love & Hug's Lynda Brock xx

Tracy glad you enjoyed your birth,day& how lovely of your friend gave you some money Get some lovely Dies. Enjoy the rest of. Your holiday.PP hope you feel better soon.xxElaine hope your ok & Andrew is doing ok too 🤗🤗for you both& Helen too 🤗Laine hope your getting better have a few of those lazy days 🤗🤗xx Sending Hug's for all my blog friends 🤗🤗Sending Hug's for all that need them🤗🤗

Opulent card today. I love the gilding wax and the effect you have created with the Mauritius die.Julie laz, sorry to hear you have been in hospital. Hope now you are home and can get your daily fix of Sue's blog you'll soon be feeling much better.Take care everyone.

Beautiful card for a Monday morning! So different! Love the vintage look, the details with these dies and the gilding on the debossed side of the folder ! Another winner.

Pam – Thanks for keeping us informed every day.Saba - You are full of surprises ... rope and Fifty Shades of Grey and ... you know what? Life is short! Enjoy it in any way possible. Try new (or old) things/tricks! Be happy!PP/Yvonne – When I read the posts I knew which one is yours without looking at the signature. You're so modest, I mean dark and mysterious. And popular! Welcome back, PP! So many people missed you!Laine - Oh, you really are your father's daughter (with all due respect for your father).Just saying.Why you had to open the subject? Do you have the sixth sense? I admit, I am behind schedule with ... everything. What's new? Hope to get back on track in a few days. Now I have other things to do; I got Creative and Expressions catalog and I am working on the shopping list, more like wish list. I want all Sue’s dies once, but the budget is limited. Wouldn’t be nice to win the lottery one day?

Just for you all, have a great day!Still a newbie to Craft / Not longer the newest and the only across the pond Wilsonette Carmen

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